Engineering Appliance Tech - Westgate Resorts

Starting pay rate: $19 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.

As an Engineering Appliance Technician, you will:

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various appliances including refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, and HVAC systems across the resort's villas and units.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and ensure appliances are functioning efficiently.
• Diagnose problems accurately and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other engineering and maintenance staff to prioritize and coordinate repair tasks.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment, and requisition supplies as needed.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an appliance technician or similar role, preferably in a hospitality or resort environment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing a variety of appliances and HVAC systems.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in various environments.
• Occasional carrying and lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests in an attentive and service-oriented manner.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company vehicle.
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.